- CBT informed
- Psychodynamic insight
- English and Swahili
About Lilian
Lilian Shundi is a counselling psychologist who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns and low self-esteem. She holds a professional doctorate in counselling psychology and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC. Lilian offers straightforward support aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a method that helps identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and builds practical ways to change them. She also weaves in psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may have developed over time. Her style combines clear explanations, short-term strategies and attention to deeper themes that affect daily life.
Lilian has four years of professional experience in mental health work in the United Kingdom. Early in the work she offers psychoeducation so people understand what is happening and why certain steps are suggested. She aims to make the first sessions easier to navigate and less confusing.
The therapist supports people through issues such as communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and workplace stress. She also helps those facing questions about life purpose, midlife change and building self-love and confidence. Sessions focus on practical tools and reflection tailored to each person.
Lilian encourages clients to notice their strengths and to use them in small, manageable steps. She works collaboratively to build strategies that can be kept in place after therapy ends. She welcomes people who speak English or Swahili and who are based in the United Kingdom or internationally.
How Lilian's approaches work for online therapy
CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and then testing small changes. It is useful for worries, low mood, social anxiety and workplace stress because it gives clear steps and homework tasks to try between sessions.Psychodynamic work looks at repeated patterns and emotional themes that have built up over time. This can help people understand why certain reactions keep happening and bring more choice into relationships and family interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. The therapist will discuss goals, preferred ways of working and practical needs, then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as your priorities shift.
Please confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed and making it simpler to arrange appointments around work or childcare. It can also reduce the need to be on camera if that feels difficult and support people who live outside the therapist's immediate area.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family worries, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt, loneliness and workplace issues.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
Sessions combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with psychodynamic ideas. This means practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours alongside exploring longer-standing patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in mental health in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a professional doctorate in counselling psychology and is registered with the HCPC. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted; please confirm practical details and scheduling when you begin the process.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.